Tortellini Recipes with Ground Beef
A collection of seven quick and delicious tortellini recipes with ground beef—perfect for weeknight dinners. This one-pot meal blends cheesy tortellini, seasoned ground beef, and flavorful sauce in a fast, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven For one-pot cooking
- 1 Wooden Spoon For breaking up ground beef
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons For seasonings, broth, and cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cheese tortellini Fresh or frozen
- 1 pound Lean ground beef 85–90% lean preferred
- 1 Onion Medium finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz with juice
- 2 cups Beef or vegetable broth Low-sodium recommended
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella or parmesan Use more for extra cheesiness
- Salt and pepper To taste
- Fresh basil or parsley For garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Simmer the sauce: Add diced tomatoes with juices, broth, and remaining Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let reduce for 5 minutes.
- Add tortellini: Stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered until tortellini is tender—about 3–4 minutes if fresh, 5–7 minutes if frozen. Stir occasionally.
- Melt cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
✅ Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 16g (7g saturated)
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Iron: 20% DV
- Calcium: 25% DV